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yea so none of the touch screen works people are tellin me it's gonna be 200 to fix so i might just buy a new one of wait till the google i/o just to see whats up . . it didn't fall too hard either though and i had a ringth slim case on it guess those don't really help all that much. using a backup iphone 3gs i.can't.live.like.this.

Oh man that sucks bro... I think slim plastic cases like that won't do anything if dropped... You needed some rubber.
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icecicle said:
yea so none of the touch screen works people are tellin me it's gonna be 200 to fix so i might just buy a new one of wait till the google i/o just to see whats up . . it didn't fall too hard either though and i had a ringth slim case on it guess those don't really help all that much. using a backup iphone 3gs i.can't.live.like.this.
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I've been using the same case as you since December, and have indeed dropped the phone quite a few times. Fortunately, my screen survived. You got really unlucky there.

icecicle said:
yea so none of the touch screen works people are tellin me it's gonna be 200 to fix so i might just buy a new one of wait till the google i/o just to see whats up . . it didn't fall too hard either though and i had a ringth slim case on it guess those don't really help all that much. using a backup iphone 3gs i.can't.live.like.this.
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LCD cracking is pure luck. It all depends on which part took the impact. Your phone will most likely survive if it falls flat on a flat surface. If the corner hits, it'll most likely break.
I have seen phones survive 6ft drop and also seen broken phones from a 1ft drop.
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It costs about $100 to replace the screen yourself, but its quite easy
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aanonymoushuman said:
It costs about $100 to replace the screen yourself, but its quite easy
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yea i guess ill probably just end up doing that.

icecicle said:
yea i guess ill probably just end up doing that.
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First open it up and disconnect-reconect the digitizer plug from the main board. Maybe it just moved a little after the crash.
But yeah, even if it works you still have cracked screen so you will still have to fix it anytime soon.
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So I just got my phone back from LG after paying 140 and there's a yellow blob on the middle of the screen °facepalm° should I hit up Google for an RMA or call LG again I just don't wanna wait another 2 weeks man
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Those plastic slim cases will not protect your phone, at all. At most, they provide a grip to your phone and prevent scratches from everyday usage.
I would advise on getting a TPU case in the future.

icecicle said:
yea so none of the touch screen works people are tellin me it's gonna be 200 to fix so i might just buy a new one of wait till the google i/o just to see whats up . . it didn't fall too hard either though and i had a ringth slim case on it guess those don't really help all that much. using a backup iphone 3gs i.can't.live.like.this.
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I broke mine like that, sent it to LG repair shop in Texas (have to contact them and get a return code first) and they ended up just giving me a replacement unit. Was nice cuz I ended up with a more solid phone, has the little nubs and all (it's a rev 10 though). Pretty much like getting a brand new phone and I was only charged like $160. Just make sure to back up your pics and stuff to your PC prior to sending it in, in case you get a new phone. I was quite happy.
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JmPTaz09 said:
I broke mine like that, sent it to LG repair shop in Texas (have to contact them and get a return code first) and they ended up just giving me a replacement unit. Was nice cuz I ended up with a more solid phone, has the little nubs and all (it's a rev 10 though). Pretty much like getting a brand new phone and I was only charged like $160. Just make sure to back up your pics and stuff to your PC prior to sending it in, in case you get a new phone. I was quite happy.
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Yea I paid 140 and they sent me a replacement phone as well its just this replacement phone has a yellow tint blob in the middle of the screen now and I don't know the best way to go about it
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Dropped mine on concrete from my waist. But apparently the ditztronic case provides extremely good protection.
Hope you can get your replacement soon!
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Just got a refurbished HTC One. Everything is great but...

I just noticed I can see PM up on the top right side of the screen and some notifications in the top left corner during full screen apps, especially with a full grey screen. I didn't see those a couple hours ago when I got it.
Did I seriously just burn in my screen already? Is this normal for a "new" One? Or should I be freaking out?
I did nothing out of the ordinary since I got it. Just rooted it, restored apps, put it on the charger for a bit. That's all.

I see 127 views and no replies. No one wants to touch this one lol! I'm taking it back to Sprint in the morning. I shouldn't be getting burn in less than 24 hours into using any phone, refurbished or not.
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FlowingAway said:
I see 127 views and no replies. No one wants to touch this one lol! I'm taking it back to Sprint in the morning. I shouldn't be getting burn in less than 24 hours into using any phone, refurbished or not.
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Yea,i agree,take it back and make them replace it,it should last longer than 24 hours,wether you flash it or not,im upgrading to this from the EVO 4G,in 2 months,but it will be a new one,hahaha,i just cant wait,so i can start to dev for the One now and maybe port over my 4 kornerz rom.

I would take it back as well.
Also, pay attention to the screen. In my One, the speakers busted (same as my OG Evo, Evo 3D and Hero. Htc makes ****ty speakers) I also have a dead pixel so I filed an insurance claim. Today I received the new One and the display is garbage. The whites look dingy and yellow like a cheaper version. It doesn't compare at all to my current One.
I'm gonna send it back and try my luck again =\

Rippley05 said:
I would take it back as well.
Also, pay attention to the screen. In my One, the speakers busted (same as my OG Evo, Evo 3D and Hero. Htc makes ****ty speakers) I also have a dead pixel so I filed an insurance claim. Today I received the new One and the display is garbage. The whites look dingy and yellow like a cheaper version. It doesn't compare at all to my current One.
I'm gonna send it back and try my luck again =\
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I've owned 7 htc devices and never popped the speakers.
Are you using a volume enhancer or something?
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gutrrob said:
I've owned 7 htc devices and never popped the speakers.
Are you using a volume enhancer or something?
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Nope. You're lucky then because HTC speakers are cheap and it isn't just me who says so. Here is a quick google search but you can dig deeper and see for yourself. I never really cared because replacing the speaker was easy...but with the HTC One it is a repair nightmare.
https://www.google.com/#output=sear...34,d.eWU&fp=9745b774bca4f8d2&biw=1920&bih=993

Sprint will be sending me another refurbished one early next week. For the time being I'm rolling with my burned in screen but otherwise awesome one! The tech at sprint immediately saw it and was like yeah that's not right haha
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FlowingAway said:
Sprint will be sending me another refurbished one early next week. For the time being I'm rolling with my burned in screen but otherwise awesome one! The tech at sprint immediately saw it and was like yeah that's not right haha
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Asurion is gonna be sending me another one as well. I just hope the screen matches the one I have now. It is so much better than the replacement. I wish I could take pix and show you guys, it's annoying the things could be this drastically different.
Glad your issue is getting resolved! :good:

So apparently this thing isn't near impossible to repair if they are sending out refurbs as replacements.

uh60james said:
So apparently this thing isn't near impossible to repair if they are sending out refurbs as replacements.
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So apparently people with the right tools/machines > us.
http://mobile.eweek.com/mobile/htc-one-receives-lowest-ifixit-repair-score-to-date/
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Our of curiosity, where did you exactly find the HTC ONE online?

Rippley05 said:
So apparently people with the right tools/machines > us.
http://mobile.eweek.com/mobile/htc-one-receives-lowest-ifixit-repair-score-to-date/
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I would assume iFixit would have the right tools but meh

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I would assume iFixit would have the right tools but meh
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/sigh.
I'll halfway attempt to break it down, but I doubt you'll understand.
There are people who break down how difficult it would be for the average consumer to do things such as repairs for these phones (hint:ifixit). The average consumer isn't gonna own all the tools/equipment or possess the knowledge/skill as a professional. This is true in probably everything you'll ever get repaired, otherwise mechanics have been ripping people off for years.
This phone scores as low as possible when it comes to repairs. It doesn't mean that professionals can't repair it. Ifixit isn't gonna breakdown how easy it is for HTC or other phone repair people, why the *@*! would anyone care about that? They are breaking it down for the not so skilled.

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/sigh.
I'll halfway attempt to break it down, but I doubt you'll understand.
There are people who break down how difficult it would be for the average consumer to do things such as repairs for these phones (hint:ifixit). The average consumer isn't gonna own all the tools/equipment or possess the knowledge/skill as a professional. This is true in probably everything you'll ever get repaired, otherwise mechanics have been ripping people off for years.
This phone scores as low as possible when it comes to repairs. It doesn't mean that professionals can't repair it. Ifixit isn't gonna breakdown how easy it is for HTC or other phone repair people, why the *@*! would anyone care about that? They are breaking it down for the not so skilled.
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Ok di$& thanks for that wonderful bit of information.

uh60james said:
Ok di$& thanks for that wonderful bit of information.
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You're welcome.
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uh60james said:
I would assume iFixit would have the right tools but meh
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/sigh.
I'll halfway attempt to break it down, but I doubt you'll understand.
There are people who break down how difficult it would be for the average consumer to do things such as repairs for these phones (hint:ifixit). The average consumer isn't gonna own all the tools/equipment or possess the knowledge/skill as a professional. This is true in probably everything you'll ever get repaired, otherwise mechanics have been ripping people off for years.
This phone scores as low as possible when it comes to repairs. It doesn't mean that professionals can't repair it. Ifixit isn't gonna breakdown how easy it is for HTC or other phone repair people, why the *@*! would anyone care about that? They are breaking it down for the not so skilled.
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haha pwnd!

I got my phone replaced once already as well, but Sprint said they DO NOT use refurbished phones as replacements until the phone has been released for 6 months.
But what was odd is that my replacement phone didn't come with a box, so I dialed ##786# and checked the "reconditioned status" which stated "none." I wonder if this replacement is not a refurb, then why did it come with no box?

jdizzle316 said:
I got my phone replaced once already as well, but Sprint said they DO NOT use refurbished phones as replacements until the phone has been released for 6 months.
But what was odd is that my replacement phone didn't come with a box, so I dialed ##786# and checked the "reconditioned status" which stated "none." I wonder if this replacement is not a refurb, then why did it come with no box?
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Sprint doesn't handle it, Asurion does. They'll tell you it could be new or refurbished. It all depends on what they have. Both of mine came with a box, but that doesn't mean they're new.
I'm about to send ny second replacement back. The screen is just too yellow and dingy looking. It's a damn shame I have to file an insurance claim and pay a deductible on a month old phone.
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To update, my 2nd refurb seemed nice enough. But after having it a couple days, I've noticed the screen colors are pretty blown out and definitely not like it should be. Colors are as funky as they can be, and the screen itself is way too bright. And for insult to injury, the phone is unable to connect to 4G LTE. So back to Sprint I go!

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To update, my 2nd refurb seemed nice enough. But after having it a couple days, I've noticed the screen colors are pretty blown out and definitely not like it should be. Colors are as funky as they can be, and the screen itself is way too bright. And for insult to injury, the phone is unable to connect to 4G LTE. So back to Sprint I go!
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Its kinda sad to hear that although htc stepped up their game, sprints/asurions refurbs are still absolute sh!t

Can this be fixed

My kid dropped her phone and now the screen does this. Thank you in advance and merry Christmas!
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You need a new digitizer
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Are they expensive
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No set back like 10 bucks eBay but the aftermarket screens aren't as great as oem so ...sorry bud
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To try and replace that on your own would be nuts with this phone.
**edit** proof: http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/HTC+One+Teardown/13494

You need a new LCD. You'll have to buy a combined LCD+digitizer. It'll run around $70-$80. Check phonepartsusa.com. Repair is going to be ridiculously hard, and don't attempt to do so if you lack the proper tools.
I do repairs professionally.
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Just noticed your pictures aren't even of a One. Good luck. Same thing still applies, however.
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K^ That. The digitizer is just the clear layer that registers touches, it doesn't actually display anything, that is solely the LCD panel of which yours is broke. While a digitizer is always cheap it's usually good practice to buy a combo just because of what a pain it is to replace JUST the digitizer.
But, that doesn't even matter because your screen is broke.and you need a new LCD. If you want to risk replacing it for this phone, God speed. It's notoriously impossible to tinker in.
EDIT: oohhh, you have an EVO 3D, Not a One, much easier to tinker in and I've actually done it a few times without issue but the screen might be more expensive since its a 3D panel. You'd be better off just replacing the phone then, honestly.
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dpwhitty11 said:
You need a new LCD. You'll have to buy a combined LCD+digitizer. It'll run around $70-$80. Check phonepartsusa.com. Repair is going to be ridiculously hard, and don't attempt to do so if you lack the proper tools.
I do repairs professionally.
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Just noticed your pictures aren't even of a One. Good luck. Same thing still applies, however.
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Thank you. I was thinking the same thing. It's probably better to just get my kid a new phone.
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dpwhitty11 said:
You need a new LCD. You'll have to buy a combined LCD+digitizer. It'll run around $70-$80. Check phonepartsusa.com. Repair is going to be ridiculously hard, and don't attempt to do so if you lack the proper tools.
I do repairs professionally.
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Just noticed your pictures aren't even of a One. Good luck. Same thing still applies, however.
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Was gonna say the same thing. I don't repair these professionally, but do it often for friends and co-workers. I'm having trouble figuring out what kind of device that is; It isn't a ONE, an EVO 4G LTE, or 1x, so I can't get you a price quote. But, I do know that these days, the screen assembly is one piece; it is possible to get a digitizer by itself, I suppose, but taking the device apart will be difficult enough without trying to remove the screen from the rest of the assembly. To me, it looks like an entire replacement is needed anyway. Long story short, probably be easier to get a new device, like the other guys said.....

Is that an EVO 3D? Oh god, the memories. I'm agreeing with others that it'd be easier to just get a new phone. However, if you really wanna try and replace it, this will be what you need.

BMP7777 said:
Was gonna say the same thing. I don't repair these professionally, but do it often for friends and co-workers. I'm having trouble figuring out what kind of device that is; It isn't a ONE, an EVO 4G LTE, or 1x, so I can't get you a price quote. But, I do know that these days, the screen assembly is one piece; it is possible to get a digitizer by itself, I suppose, but taking the device apart will be difficult enough without trying to remove the screen from the rest of the assembly. To me, it looks like an entire replacement is needed anyway. Long story short, probably be easier to get a new device, like the other guys said.....
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Hmm maybe I will try and fix it. Thank you
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rip my nexus 2012

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ouch my nexus7 it slid off my bed apparently. I didnt see how it fell, it was in a case but it didnt save it. I heard the thud, turned and feared the worse. it goes across the screen so its rather large.
its the 2012 32 gb version. Is it fixable??? most of the screen doesnt work, i can touch the notification area and it responds, but no where else, so it is basically inoperable. I google some stuff about replacing the digitizer or the screen? or both? how would i know what I need?
on another note, its the 2012 version and i could probably use an upgrade on the 2014 or whatever the new one is. But i definitely would like to repair this and get a new one. I hate having to let go of stuff like this and would like to repair it.

Check out on ebay you have to change the glass, digitizer and lcd (too risky to change the glass+digitizer) its fairly easy. You can check outr some teardown on google too and youtube. Good luck
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My wife's n7 had a similar problem, but it's one of my children that stepped on it lol, it was going to cost £160 for Asus to fix it and the tablet only cost £200 brand new at the time so I just got some insurance on it from currys for £3 a month then got them to fix it lol
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robgee789 said:
My wife's n7 had a similar problem, but it's one of my children that stepped on it lol, it was going to cost £160 for Asus to fix it and the tablet only cost £200 brand new at the time so I just got some insurance on it from currys for £3 a month then got them to fix it lol
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hmm thats a nice idea, i might find something like that locally here. well I ended up going on craigslist and looking at local ads of nexus 7, and I saw someone selling a nexus 7 16gb for $100. I emailed and asked if it was still available and how firm they were. They replied saying they can let it go for 80 if I come right now. I just returned about an hour ago with a 16gb nexus 7. I am currently in the process of rooting with a rom as my 32gb was. I still wanna fix my 32gb so I will try this idea or something similar.

Take the screen of the 16gb one and put it on the 32
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Captain Sweatpants said:
Take the screen of the 16gb one and put it on the 32
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hmm didnt even thnk about that.. hahaha

Captain Sweatpants said:
Take the screen of the 16gb one and put it on the 32
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Then buy a nice thick rug for beside the bed :cyclops:

EpicNewb4g said:
hmm thats a nice idea, i might find something like that locally here. well I ended up going on craigslist and looking at local ads of nexus 7, and I saw someone selling a nexus 7 16gb for $100. I emailed and asked if it was still available and how firm they were. They replied saying they can let it go for 80 if I come right now. I just returned about an hour ago with a 16gb nexus 7. I am currently in the process of rooting with a rom as my 32gb was. I still wanna fix my 32gb so I will try this idea or something similar.
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Check out square trade for a warranty as well. I've heard good things about them

So this would work with square trade? The idea of getting insurance on my nexus even though it is already broken?

Yeah if they don't ask to see it your fine
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So I wouldn't have to show a receipt or anything? I'll definitely look into it!

I didn't with currys mate but that was because it was less than a year old
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Yeah if they don't ask to see it your fine
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Or if they do ask to see it some quick changing of the screens and then back again
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EpicNewb4g said:
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ouch my nexus7 it slid off my bed apparently. I didnt see how it fell, it was in a case but it didnt save it. I heard the thud, turned and feared the worse. it goes across the screen so its rather large.
its the 2012 32 gb version. Is it fixable??? most of the screen doesnt work, i can touch the notification area and it responds, but no where else, so it is basically inoperable. I google some stuff about replacing the digitizer or the screen? or both? how would i know what I need?
on another note, its the 2012 version and i could probably use an upgrade on the 2014 or whatever the new one is. But i definitely would like to repair this and get a new one. I hate having to let go of stuff like this and would like to repair it.
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hello this is a look at the French site and I've already ordered parts for my Nexus 7 is a reliable and serious site
http://www.micropuces.com/nexus-nexus-c-2612_1944_1773.html

No wonder why ins. premiums skyrocket...it's because people do this kind of stuff. This is ins. fraud...plain, simple, cut, & dried. I also believe this is against the TOS of this site. Do it the right way and purchase ins. before something happens to your device

ducylowycz said:
No wonder why ins. premiums skyrocket...it's because people do this kind of stuff. This is ins. fraud...plain, simple, cut, & dried. I also believe this is against the TOS of this site. Do it the right way and purchase ins. before something happens to your device
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How is it fraud, I asked currys if they needed to see the tablet and they no because it was less than a year old they didn't ask if it had a broken screen and I've still got the insurance so there getting there money back anyway so think before accusing people of fraud
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Its fraud because it was suggested above that insurance gets placed on the device AFTER there has been damage to the device. It was suggested that the insurance company wouldn't verify the condition...it's exactly what it sounds like...fraud.
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Loose earpiece grill

The ear piece grill on mine is loose. Checked my note 3 and it's not the same. Check yours just in case. I may sound a bit picky but I just spent $749 + tax on this. Gonna get it exchanged.
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Will t-mobile even exchange for that?

the one on my Note 2 kinda does that. but i never noticed until now until you brought it up. hmm...guess it didn't bother me or it didn't really cause a problem.
the one on my Note 3 on the other hand....it's rock solid. like welded into place.

browniegirl said:
Will t-mobile even exchange for that?
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They will but you would have to send it back since it was purchased online.

Kawaisa said:
They will but you would have to send it back since it was purchased online.
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Sounds more of a pain than what it's worth.

browniegirl said:
Will t-mobile even exchange for that?
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I'm sure they will. The only problem is, will they have some in stock
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I wouldnt mind it so much if it stayed balanced. But its higher on 1 side and it's bugging the heck out of me.
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Yes you do have to send it back but after you get the replacement. I've done exchanges with them before. They've sent me a replacement but they have to put a charge on the account. If the defective one doesn't come back then they don't remove the charge.
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I'm sure they will. The only problem is, will they have some in stock
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Will you be okay with it for the next 4+days ? I don't know if they will, in the cities I've lived in all sold out of note 2and 3 within 2hrs and my town is small

aznmode said:
I wouldnt mind it so much if it stayed balanced. But its higher on 1 side and it's bugging the heck out of me.
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is higher on the left side... I noticed that too...
man... to be honest... I completely understand your felling and frustration... even a small imperfection like this can make me crazy too. In my case I always inspect the screen looking for dead pixels (I usually install dead pixels app from the store)... and I have returned many phones because of this. (Including Note 3) In other words... like you mentioned... is your money, and if you are not 100% happy... return it... better live a week or 2 without the Note 4 than a year or more with the problem in your mind every single day...

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Will you be okay with it for the next 4+days ? I don't know if they will, in the cities I've lived in all sold out of note 2and 3 within 2hrs and my town is small
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Ya I'll be fine as long as it gets replaced. But since I bought online they will have different stock status than stores. Hopefully they've reserved some for replacements. I'll find out in a few.
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is higher on the left side... I noticed that too...
man... to be honest... I completely understand your felling and frustration... even a small imperfection like this can make me crazy too. In my case I always inspect the screen looking for dead pixels (I usually install dead pixels app from the store)... and I have returned many phones because of this. (Including Note 3) In other words... like you mentioned... is your money, and if you are not 100% happy... return it... better live a week or 2 without the Note 4 than a year or more with the problem in your mind every single day...
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So you have the same issue too? Ya if I didn't spend so much on this, I wouldn't make such a big fuzz.
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I just checked mine and the earpiece doesn't have this defect. It would bother me also.

aznmode said:
So you have the same issue too? Ya if I didn't spend so much on this, I wouldn't make such a big fuzz.
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Just checked my white note 4. The speaker on mine is fine. I'd return it if I were you.

It looks like assembly problem. It appears that your speakers grill sits on top of foam gasket (this would be a reason why it springs back).
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That sucks and I still don't get why online and their stores are separate. One thing I liked about AT&T is being able to return to store even if I ordered online.
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Thanks guys. Glad to know it's not on all of them. I don't mind waiting a few days for a replacement. I'm on the phone with them now. But ya, I also hate that I have call if I bought online. And if I buy at a store, it has to be the same type store, meaning if I bought at a corporate store, I have to go another corporate store.
UPDATE: Ok they had to reorder me a new phone (black). It wasn't out of stock so they are going to ship it to me overnight at no charge and will get it on Wednesday. As usual, they are charging me for the new one and will refund the charges on the 1st phone when they receive it back.
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aznmode said:
Thanks guys. Glad to know it's not on all of them. I don't mind waiting a few days for a replacement. I'm on the phone with them now. But ya, I also hate that I have call if I bought online. And if I buy at a store, it has to be the same type store, meaning if I bought at a corporate store, I have to go another corporate store.
UPDATE: Ok they had to reorder me a new phone (black). It wasn't out of stock so they are going to ship it to me overnight at no charge and will get it on Wednesday. As usual, they are charging me up front and will remove the charges when they receive the defective on back.
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Beautiful. So you get a second phone before I even get my first? Sounds good.
They need to make orders upgradeable mid shipment.

p()()pypants said:
Beautiful. So you get a second phone before I even get my first? Sounds good.
They need to make orders upgradeable mid shipment.
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I guess I got lucky the 2nd time around.
Not quite sure how UPS works but with FedEx ground it cannot be changed either once it ships. If it was express then they can switch between next day, 2nd and 3 days.
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Got my replacement today and I'm happy to report that it doesn't have the same issue. And is perfectly flushed against the glass.
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